The Vodacom URC continues to surge in popularity, breaking multiple records this season. For the third consecutive year, the league has reached the one-million-fan mark faster than ever, hitting the milestone in just 11 rounds, compared to Round 12 last season and Round 14 in 2021/22.
This historic achievement was confirmed just days after another record was shattered, as Round 9 saw a total attendance of 160,780, the highest single-round figure in the competition’s history.
Key Attendance Records:
🔥 Fastest ever one-million-fan milestone (Round 11)
🔥 Biggest single-round crowd: 160,780 (Round 9)
🔥 14% increase in average attendance compared to last season
The Vodacom URC Unmatched Growth
The league’s competitiveness and unpredictability have captivated fans both in-stadium and on screen, driving record attendance, broadcast growth, and social media engagement.
In-Stadium Growth:
✅ 14% increase in average match attendance
✅ 20% increase vs 2022/23
Broadcast Boom:
✅ 47.7 million total viewers this season (+27%)
✅ 3.5 million tuned in for Round 3 (record audience)
✅ URC Playoffs drew a staggering 4.7 million viewers
Explosive Social Media Growth:
✅ Fastest-growing club rugby league in the world (+12% followers this season)
✅ 1.5 million total followers across platforms
✅ 40.6 million YouTube views last season (+34%)
✅ 200K YouTube subscribers expected soon
Unpredictability Fuels the Excitement
🔹 Three different champions in three seasons
🔹 No team has won the title as the No.1 ranked side under the new playoff format
🔹 45.3% of matches this season have been decided by 7 points or less
With seven rounds left, 15 of 16 teams are still in the hunt for a playoff spot, setting the stage for an epic finish to the season.
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